Eligibility : MD/MPH/M.Sc. (Nursing)/M.Phil degree with minimum 55% marks from a recognized University/Institution or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.
OR
A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in clinical sciences viz. MBBS, AYUSH, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS, BPT, BOT, B.Sc. (Nursing), BVSc or a professional degree in Allied Subjects/fields by the corresponding statutory regulatory body should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.
Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.
The coursework involves hands-on experience, encouraging students to engage with real-world scenarios in both urban and rural settings. This approach aims to cultivate critical thinking skills using both qualitative and quantitative data. Students have the opportunity to choose from a variety of optional courses that delve into specific public health issues. In the second semester, there's an intensive Journal Club, which helps students stay informed about current topics.Assessment is conducted through a mix of written tests, assignments, seminars, presentations, and group discussions. This comprehensive evaluation approach ensures that students not only gain knowledge but also develop analytical and communication skills essential for addressing public health challenges.
Ph.D. in Public Health (PUB)
Course No. |
Title |
Credits |
First Semester (Core) |
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SM 601 |
Community Health and Its Organization in India |
4 |
SM 606 |
Research Methodology |
2 |
SM 607 |
Social Science Issues in Community Health |
2 |
SM 608 |
Social Sciences: Towards an Integrated Approach |
2 |
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Second Semester (Core) |
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SM 602 |
ePIDEMIOLOGY |
3 |
SM 605 |
REVIEW OF cURRENT iSSUES IN cOMMUNITY hEALTH |
4 |
SM 613 |
Nutrition and Maternal and Child Health |
3 |
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Optional Courses* |
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SM 620 |
Comparative Studies in Health Systems |
2 |
SM 622 |
Application of Anthropology in Health |
2 |
SM 624 |
Communication and Helath |
2 |
SM 626 |
Women and Health |
2 |
SM 642 |
Urbanization and Public Health in India |
2 |
SM 643 |
Population Health and Development |
2 |
SM 660 |
Research & Publication Ethics (RPE) (w.e.f. 2022) |
2 |
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Ph.D. in Social Sciences in Health (CSM) & Ph.D.in Public Health (PUB) (Third & Fourth Semester) |
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Course Code |
Title |
Credits |
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Thesis Writing |
6 |
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Approved Courses for MPH and PhD Programme
Course No. |
Title |
Credits |
SM 601 |
Community Health and Its Organization in India |
4 |
SM 602 |
Epidemiology |
3 |
SM 603 |
Health Services and the Community |
2 |
SM 604 |
Research Methodology (MPH) |
2 |
SM 605 |
Review of Literature on Currurent Issue in Community Health |
4 |
SM 606 |
Research Methodology (CSM/PUB) |
2 |
SM 607 |
Social Science Issues in Community Health |
2 |
SM 608 |
Social Science: Towards an Integrated Approach |
2 |
SM 609 |
Review of Current Issues in Social Science Health |
3 |
SM 612 |
Communicable Diseases |
3 |
SM 613 |
Nutrition and Maternal & Child Health |
3 |
SM 614 |
Hospital Administration and Medical Care Services in India |
2 |
SM 615 |
Vital Statistics and Health and Information System |
2 |
SM 616 |
Health Manpower Planning In India |
2 |
SM 617 |
Health Planning and Health Economics |
2 |
SM 618 |
Community Health Nursing Education and Administration |
2 |
SM 619 |
Rural Health Services Systems |
3 |
SM 620 |
Comparative Studies in Health Systems |
2 |
SM 621 |
Operational Research and Systems Analysis in Community Health Research |
2 |
SM 622 |
Application of Anthropology in Health |
2 |
SM 624 |
Communication and Health |
2 |
SM 626 |
Women and Health |
2 |
SM 629 |
Environment and Health |
2 |
SM 632 |
Political Economy of Health |
2 |
SM 640 |
Worker's Health in India |
2 |
SM 642 |
Urbanisation and Public Health in India |
2 |
SM 643 |
Population Health & Development |
2 |
SM 660 |
Research and Publication Ethics (RPE) |
2 |
FIELD WORK
Field work is an intergral part of the academic programme which is credited in different courses. It is done in two phases. The first phase is done during the first semester which entails teaching of courses which familiarize the students with public health and its relationship with social context. The field work is designed to expose the students with the health system, functionaries and programmes; institutions; and the community in an around Delhi. In the second phase, which is done in the second (winter) semester, a district other than Delhi, is selected to expose the students to the situation which prevail in a typical health system; its connect with other institutions and the community- both in the rural and urban areas.